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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.83, 225.76 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.83, 225.76 and 117.07 is: 161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.83 : 225.76 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.83/225.76 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.83x = 225.76 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.83x = 26,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,429.72/163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.32

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